point cover jan 13 - Boston Redevelopment Authority

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
The Point, Boston
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Expanded_PNF\00c_TOC_FINAL.doc ii Table of Contents
Regulatory Controls, Approvals, and Permits ......................................................................... 1-3
Anticipated State and Local Permits and Other Approvals ..................................... 1-4
Zoning Controls ....................................................................................................... 1-5
Planned Development Area (PDA) ......................................................................... 1-6
Article 80 Review – Large Project Review .............................................................. 1-6
Conformity with Public Benefits Criteria .................................................................. 1-7
Impact Advisory Group ........................................................................................... 1-7
Meetings with Other Interested Parties ................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2: Urban Design
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
Summary of Key Findings ....................................................................................... 2-1
Urban Context ......................................................................................................................... 2-2
Design Concept and Development ......................................................................................... 2-2
Height and Massing ................................................................................................ 2-3
Character and Materials .......................................................................................... 2-4
Views and Vistas .................................................................................................................... 2-4
Open Space, Pedestrian Ways, and Amenities ...................................................................... 2-4
Vehicular Access and Circulation ........................................................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3: Transportation
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Summary of Findings .............................................................................................. 3-1
Project Overview ..................................................................................................................... 3-3
Study Methodology ................................................................................................................. 3-3
Traffic Study Area ................................................................................................... 3-4
Analysis Conditions ................................................................................................. 3-4
Existing Transportation Conditions ......................................................................................... 3-4
Roadways ............................................................................................................... 3-4
Study Area Intersections ......................................................................................... 3-5
Data Collection ........................................................................................................ 3-6
Public Transportation .............................................................................................. 3-7
Pedestrian Environment and Accessibility .............................................................. 3-8
Bicycles ................................................................................................................... 3-8
Existing Parking ...................................................................................................... 3-9
Future Conditions ................................................................................................................... 3-9
No-Build Condition .................................................................................................. 3-9
Build Condition ...................................................................................................... 3-11
Traffic Operations Analysis ................................................................................................... 3-14
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................ 3-18
Chapter 4: Environmental Protection
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 4-1